The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity (major) and left upper extremity (minor), tension headaches, and internal hemorrhoids have been granted increased evaluations from September 14, 2017. The Veteran is also remanded for a separate rating for his ulnar neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve in both upper extremities and moderate tension headaches that cause prostrating attacks once per month.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (right upper extremity), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (left upper extremity), Tension Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23061554
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